Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Western Giant Swallowtail
Papilio rumiko

Observation date: September 04, 2022
Date notes: I had noticed another one a week prior and thought it was bird poop.
Submitted by: Nicole Dutton
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: There are I believe 4 to 5 more but smaller and not quite the same as the big one I found on my lime tree.
Status: Resident
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: September 17, 2022
Coordinator notes: None.
Checklist region(s): United States, California, Orange County